Auckland to the Bay of Islands road trip

A short, easy road trip north to subtropical bays, Treaty history and the kauri forest.

4 days · return from Auckland · by car

Day by day

1. Day 1 Auckland to Paihia via Matakana and Whangārei Falls.
2. Day 2 Waitangi Treaty Grounds; ferry to Russell.
3. Day 3 Island cruise or sailing day in the Bay of Islands.
4. Day 4 Back via the Hokianga and Waipoua Forest to see Tāne Mahuta.